Choosing a Christmas Tree

OK, you are ready for Christmas, but now you need a tree. How are you supposed to pick out a good one? Here are a few helpful hints to help you find the perfect tree. First things first, what do all those names mean? Here is a quick list of the most popular to help you get on your way.

Douglas Fir – Most popular by far. They are usually dark green to almost a bluish green. They have wonderful branching and hold their needles well. The Douglas Fir will have a very predominant smell.

Norway Spruce – These trees are dark green with what can be considered a pendulous branch. They will tend to loose their needles a bit more than a Douglas Fir.

Scotch Pine – These trees can be a bluish green to a grayish green. The needles can be up to 3 inches long, and they will hold their needles about as well as a Douglas Fir.

Colorado Blue Spruce – These trees range from a bluish green to a silvery green. They have needles that are about an inch long and they also hold their needles well.

White Pine – These trees can range from Green to bluish green. They have very flexible branches and hold their needles as well as a Douglas Fir.